September 8–10, 2025

Omni King Edward Hotel
Toronto, Ontario

Netflix, Banijay, Paramount+, CW Network, Blink49 Studios join THR’s Access Canada Summit

Netflix, Banijay, Paramount+, CW Network, Blink49 Studios and more join Access Canada Summit, powered by The Hollywood Reporter

The stellar lineup keeps growing. Netflix, Paramount+, CW Network, Banijay, Blink49 Studios and more will hit the stage at Access Canada Summit powered by The Hollywood Reporter, taking place from September 8 – 10 in Toronto.

Don’t miss the chance to connect directly with the industry’s top platforms, funders, and executives. No fluff. Just access, insight, and real industry momentum.

Speakers Include:

Brad Schwartz

Brad Schwartz

President
The CW Network
Danielle Woodrow

Danielle Woodrow

Director, Content – Canada
Netflix
Tara Woodbury

Tara Woodbury

Director, Content - Canada
Netflix
Jane Rimer

Jane Rimer

SVP, Canada
Banijay Rights
Vanessa Case

Vanessa Case

Vice President of Content
Paramount+, Pluto TV (Canada)
Stefania Scarfo

Stefania Scarfo

Sr. Manager, Head of Content Planning & Strategy
Paramount+ Canada
Joan Jenkinson

Joan Jenkinson

Chief Executive Officer
Black Screen Office
Allison Brough

Allison Brough

Senior Vice President of Unscripted Television
Blink49 Studios
Carolyn Allain

Carolyn Allain

Managing Director, Creative Industries
National Bank of Canada
Tina Apostolopoulos-Moniz

Tina Apostolopoulos-Moniz

VP, Unscripted
Lark Productions
Kristy Assu

Kristy Assu

Director of Funding
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Cara Nye

Cara Nye

Director, Content Development and Production
Accessible Media Inc. (AMI)
Natasha Negrea

Natasha Negrea

Head of Programming
TVO
Michela Di Mondo

Michela Di Mondo

EVP Distribution, Canada, International
Fremantle
Michael S. Maponga

Michael S. Maponga

Founder/CEO
Maponga Studios
Click Here for 2025 Speaker List to Date

Contest Alert:

Ask Evan Anything - Win Exclusive Access to Evan Shapiro

At Access Canada Summit, it’s all about access — to decision-makers, industry insight, and meaningful connections. Now’s your chance to go one step further… 

Submit your questions for Evan Shapiro — the media industry’s unofficial cartographer.  Evan will select 10 standout questions, and those delegates will receive exclusive access to a private invite-only breakfast session with Evan during the Summit. It’s a rare opportunity for direct conversation and insight from one of the most talked-about voices in media today.

How to Enter:

  • Be a registered delegate
  • Email your question to [email protected] by August 1
  • Use subject line: Ask Evan Anything

Because at Access Canada Summit, access isn’t just in the name — it’s what we deliver.

Tier 2 Pricing is now in effect!

Get your ticket before prices increase on August 1st.

Buy Tickets Here

About Access Canada Summit:

Access Canada Summit will spotlight Canada’s vibrant content industry on a global stage, fostering dialogue, discovery, and deal-making. Building on years of producing impactful Canadian industry events, and now in partnership with The Hollywood Reporter, this dynamic three-day summit will continue to spark meaningful connections and unlock new opportunities through cutting-edge programming and exclusive market access.

Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

General inquiries: [email protected]

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